Betel Leaf Essential Oil

Description:

Betel is scientifically known as Piper Betel and is commonly popular in India with the name Paan. Betel is a leaf of vine that grows from 10 – 15 feet and belongs to Piperaceae family. Its Oil is extracted trough steam distillation method. The Betel leaf is cultivated in most of South and Southeast Asia.

Uses & Benefits:

The betel leaf essential oil is valued in Ayurveda for its stimulating, carminative, aromatic, antiseptic, warming and aphrodisiac properties.

It is especially used to harden gums, preserve teeth and sweeten breath.

It also improves voice and is reputed aphrodisiac.

The oil is even used in making of some special kind of perfumes.

Betel Leaf Oil Specification:

Botanical Name: Piper betle

Common name: Paan, Copticum

Origin: India

Mode of Extraction: Steam distillation

Parts Used: Leaves

Note Classification: Middle

Appearance: Light yellowish green to yellowish brown liquid

Organoleptic Properties: Phenolic, almost Tar like or smoky odor

Refractive Index at 20 °C: 1.4650 to 1.4710

Specific Gravity at 20 °C: 0.860- 0.870

Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils

Storage: Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.